Outdoors things to do in Rapid City

We rank 58 outdoor things to do in Rapid City, United States. The highest scoring is PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park with an Outty Ranking of 83 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $12 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
58
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
58
From
$12

Outdoors in Rapid City compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Rapid City by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park83$4759h5/5 (225)
Private Tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park82$4258h5/5 (215)
Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Tour79$3128h5/5 (81)
Private Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park Monument Tour73$3668h5/5 (149)
Premier Private Badlands Day Tour72$4508h4.9/5 (56)
Private Half Day Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour69$3504h5/5 (42)
Bike Adventure on the Mickelson Trail - Private68$37524h5/5 (31)
Badlands Premium Hard Top Van Tour - Public68$4497h4.8/5 (56)
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore68$304h4.3/5 (175)
Badlands National Park by Bicycle - Private67$3757h5/5 (18)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Rapid City

Outdoors in Rapid City: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Rapid City?
PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 83 out of 100 from 225 traveler reviews. Private Tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park, Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Tour, Private Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park Monument Tour follow close behind. We rank 58 outdoors experiences in Rapid City in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Rapid City cost?
Expect around $410 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Black Hills Rushmore to Crazy Horse Self Guided GPS Driving Tour from $12, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Rapid City for today?
Yes. 58 of the 58 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Rapid City currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Rapid City?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Rapid City, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Rapid City?
May to September, with Sturgis crowding early August.

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